Family Practice Physician

Altru Health System; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Altru Health System is seeking a Family Medicine Physician in Devils Lake, ND to provide comprehensive patient care. The role includes evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients, as well as counseling on preventive healthcare measures.

The ideal candidate will hold a medical doctorate and be board-certified in their specialty. Benefits include a health plan, 401(k), and paid time off. Join a team committed to quality care and meeting patient engagement goals.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in a specified field of medical practice from an accredited school.
• Admissible to sit for the Canadian or American Board certification.
• Board certification in specialty obtained within six years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with injuries or illnesses.
• Counsel patients and advise on preventive healthcare measures.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Preventive healthcare counseling

Clinical judgment

Documentation accuracy

Education

Doctorate in medical practice

Board certification

Licensure by the North Dakota Board of Medicine

Job description

Location

Altru Clinic | Devils Lake 1001 7th St. NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301

Summary

The Family Medicine Physician's role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients at Altru, providing comprehensive care for injuries and illnesses. Responsibilities include counseling patients on preventive healthcare measures and exercising professional judgment in alignment with Altru’s policies and standards. The position requires achieving annual Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals, supporting department objectives, and maintaining accurate and timely documentation to ensure quality patient care and appropriate reimbursement.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients presenting with injuries or illnesses.
• Counsels patients and advises on preventative healthcare measures.
• Exercises personal clinical judgment in diagnosis and treatment consistent with Altru’s policies and standards.
• Achieves annual Altru Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals.
• Participates in activities that support departmental goals as defined annually.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation to ensure quality patient care and appropriate reimbursement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in a specified field of medical practice from an accredited school.
• Admissible to sit for either the Canadian or American Board, or certified by Canadian Board, and a member of the Royal College of Physicians, Royal College of Surgeons, American Board, or American Osteopathic Association.
• Board certification in specialty obtained within six years of employment.
• Granted medical staff appointment at Altru and associated facilities prior to commencement of employment.
• Insurable under the Health System’s professional liability carrier prior to commencement of employment.
• Legally licensed to practice medicine by the North Dakota Board of Medicine and/or Minnesota Board of Medicine, depending on practice location.

Language Requirements

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands

• Lift – Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Not Applicable

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirements

• Professional Drivers: Full responsibility or transportation of passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Drive daily or almost daily, not main responsibility.
• Occasional Drivers: From once per month to once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Generally not expected to drive.
• Position requires Infrequent Driver status.

Benefits

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full‑ and part‑time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, and paid time off (PTO).

EEO Statement

Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment.

Visa Sponsorship

This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship, and candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome to apply.